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title: "Um is this mold… saw this in my soil. Flash intensified it more then…"
description: "Um is this mold… saw this in my soil. Flash intensified it more then it really is but still is this mold and, is it dangerous to all parties plants, people/…"
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# Um is this mold… saw this in my soil. Flash intensified it more then…

_Geplaatst door Zan~ Anxious Planter op 2023-07-05_

Um is this mold… saw this in my soil. Flash intensified it more then it really is but still is this mold and, is it dangerous to all parties plants, people/ kids and pets. Also how do I fix this?

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## 8 reacties

### Cat reageerde op 2023-07-05

mold spores, very hard to get rid of. i would repot into fresh soil and spray the roots off fully get them cleaned and spray with hydrogen peroxide, sanitize the pot, and make sure the pot has drainage, it being in the double pot could mean it’s sitting in water in there even if you don’t water it in there. if it is, make sure to let the plant sit for about an hour after watering to drain fully, then place it back in it’s aesthetic pot

#### Zan~ Anxious Planter antwoordde op 2023-07-05

That’s what confuses me because it’s in a well draining nursery pot with an “catch” pot under it to get the access water. Right now she’s not doing to good and is not so perky and not having lush green leaves so I’m not sure noir understanding what is going on with her.

#### Cat antwoordde op 2023-07-05

i would just make sure no water ever sits in that catch pot; that could be why there’s mold

### MamaJuju reageerde op 2023-07-05

I read that the mold doesn’t really harm the plant, but it does mean you’re overwatering. I just scoop mine out and spray top of soil with lemongrass pest spray and life goes back to normal. 🤷‍♀️

#### FriendofVeg antwoordde op 2023-07-05

^what mamajuju said.

#### Zan~ Anxious Planter antwoordde op 2023-07-05

I believe she was overwatered at the store I do the inch test when it’s dry you water, right now she’s being watered more because she’s not so perky so I’m trying to experiment with what’s gonna perk her up. She’s my biggest project right now haha 😅.

### GreenLeaf reageerde op 2023-07-06

Everything I’ve seen has said the mold isn’t super harmful to you or your plant. That being said, I’ve used cinnamon on mine when this happens. I dust the soil then use a stick to mix it in very slightly. Be carful not to make the layer too thick. I have had it burn the stems of my plants before (but I really went overboard). I’ve used it on many different types of plants and it works well without damaging the plant (unless user error).  
I agree with the others above though, I usually see mold when overwatering/poor air flow.

#### Zan~ Anxious Planter antwoordde op 2023-07-06

Makes sense haha it’s also used as a common pest deterrent so that might even be an added bonus haha

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